7.Ch2
and work it together with the next dc ( second decrease) 1dc in each stitch , finish
with 2dc tog ( the second decrease in the other end)

8.Ch3,
1dc in each stitch.

Change back to 3 mm hook

9.Ch
4, *1dc ch1*, repeat ** till the end of the row.

Chain the straps.
Starting from the end of the row chain the first strap, add the number of
chains as in the last row worked for the front and chain the second strap.

Make sure you
measure the length of the straps accordingly that you will have long enough
straps as seen in the original model.

Start working
the back in the designated chain space.

Use 3mm hook

1.Ch5,
*1trc, ch2* …repeat ** till the end of the row.

2.Repeat
1 , 3 times ( 4 rows)

3.Ch1,
1sc in each stitch.

4.Repeat
3.

5.Ch2,
*1dc ch1*…repeat ** till the end of the row.

Finishing:

Work
1dc in each of the stitches on the interior of the large chain, including the
top of the front and back.

Tassels
or fringes

Add
them using the method from the below posted Youtube link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsG_4LbnAng

Join
the bottom of the front and back and you are done.

So
in spite of looking complicated this is a basic kind of crochet garment , the
kind you could make while watching 2 episodes of your favorite TV show.

Of course not all of us can wear something
like this without a bra… However I find this ideal for beach wear combined with
shorts or a flowing T shirt maxi skirt. Wear it on top of your bikini bra or
Tshirt bra and you will have a chic slightly boho, festival inspired look.

I
hope you like this post and you would dare to make your own hip chic summer
crochet top.